Hot Dog Burnt Ends
These easy, no-fuss Hot Dog Burnt Ends are packed with sweet and smokey flavor for the ultimate bite-sized barbecue appetizer. This recipe has gone viral so many times and for good reason, they are a hit with any group I serve them to.
Servings 10 servings
Ingredients
- 2 packs all-beef hot dogs
- Yellow mustard for coating
- BBQ rub
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp butter optional
Instructions
- Preheat smoker, grill (indirect heat), or oven to 250°F.
- Cut hot dogs into thirds. Toss in mustard to coat. Season with BBQ rub until fully covered.
- Place on a wire rack or foil-lined sheet and cook for 45–60 min until crispy. Transfer to a foil pan.
- Add BBQ sauce, honey, brown sugar, and butter. Toss to coat.
- Cover with foil and return to heat for 30 min. Uncover and cook 15–20 min more until sticky and caramelized.
- Serve hot with toothpicks and extra sauce.
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Notes
Tips:
- Use Quality Beef Hot Dogs. There are so many brands and varieties available, but we recommend a high quality all-beef dog for the best flavor.
- Cut Similar-Sized Pieces. Be sure they're all the same size, so they cook evenly.
- Stir Halfway Through. While they're cooking, stop midway and give them a stir to make sure they get caramelized on all sides.
- Use a Thick BBQ Sauce: The thicker the sauce, the better. This will give you the best sticky coating.
- Cook Until Crispy: Let these cook until their edges crisp slightly for that signature burnt end texture.